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Monday, 7 January 2013

007 Farmacia

007 by Sonriendo
007, a photo by Sonriendo on Flickr.
My High Street, the Pharamacy clock/thermometer on the left reading 19°. I only took this to see how it would turn out from my phone and to experiment uploading it to Flickr. This is very zoomed in and doesn't it show.

Have had to use this one today as suddenly things have gone tits up and I've no time to do the shot I was planning. Managed to remember to take my camera out with me first thing this morning, but the sunrise was just pants. Hopefully we will have a bit of cloud one morning soon ;)

Sunday, 6 January 2013

006 Self Portrait

006 by Sonriendo
006, a photo by Sonriendo on Flickr.
As today has been just like Christmas Day all over again, I had to resort to that old standby favourite - the Arms Length Selfie :D Taken outside just before the sun went down - phew!!!

Quick B&W conversion through Lightroom, really wish I knew what I was doing :lol:

Spent the Day with Mum and the Girlies and everyone was pleased with their Gifts from the Reyes. Makes up for not seeing them all at Christmas and New Year.

005 Epiphany

005 by Sonriendo
005, a photo by Sonriendo on Flickr.
So tonight, the 3 Kings Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar come from the Orient bearing gifts. Traditionally Spanish children left their shoes out to be filled with gifts, but slowly the Christmas Tree and Papá Noel are taking over.

In most towns and cities across Spain tonight, the Kings arrive, sometimes on horse back, occasionaly by camel but more often than not on the back of a tractor and trailer! Always bearing gifts, sometimes just sweets and in the bigger cities actual toys.

It is traditional to have a big dinner and eat "Roscón de Reyes" a cake that has "Prizes" inside. But you need to make sure you don't get the "haba" or dried broad bean or it's your turn to pay for the Roscón.

Friday, 4 January 2013

004 Cat

004 by Sonriendo
004, a photo by Sonriendo on Flickr.
Gata Blanca - what else would she be called, her sister is/was the same as she, but in reverse Gata Negra :shrugs:

Thursday, 3 January 2013

003 Dog

003 by Sonriendo
003, a photo by Sonriendo on Flickr.
Can you see a bit of a theme developing here on my 365. Back home today and back to ISO 100 woohoo.

This is Maxi, who although has been fed whilst I was away looks rather in need of a good wash and brush up. I wonder if I can do a whole week of animals...

002 Diesel

002 by Sonriendo
002, a photo by Sonriendo on Flickr.
This is Diesel - I fed him baby chicks :D

001 Whipsnade Cheetahs

001 by Sonriendo
001, a photo by Sonriendo on Flickr.

Cheetah Cubs At Whipsnade
So, I've decided to go ahead with another 365 project. I really need to get to grips with my photography once more and especially to overcome my "fear" of the flash.

This year started with waking in a strange bed in a strange country. Completely unhungover, but a little tired.

Spent a pleasant but chilly afternoon at Whipsnade, drooling after the Cheetah Cubs and Lynx Kitts. Unfortunately I was unable to convince one to come home with me.